Kavli Treat

Peg Hayes from Mankato, Minn., wants to offer an alternative to that 271 calorie Snickers bar loaded with 14 grams of fat and 29 grams of sugar. Pair this treat with a mug of nice, hot tea, any time of day.

2Servings

Ingredients

1 Tbs. soy nut butter

2 Kavli Crispy Thin Crispbread

2 tsp. agave nectar

1 Tbs. chopped organic raisins

1 Tbs. chopped walnuts

1 Tbs. shaved organic dark chocolate, optional

Preparation

Spread even layer of soy nut butter on each crispbread. Drizzle agave over soy nut butter. Top with raisins, walnuts, and dark chocolate, if using.

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